The details of the soundtrack album for Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi drama Arrival have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed and produced by Johann Johannsson (The Theory of Everything, Sicario, Prisoners) who worked with several singers and vocal ensembles and combined both classical and avant-garde elements in his compositions for the project. Among those appearing are the Theatre of Voices, conducted by Paul Hillier, and artists such as Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe and Hildur Guonadottir. Also included is Max Richter’s piece On the Nature of Daylight, as featured at the beginning and end of the movie. The soundtrack will be released on November 11, 2016 by Deutsche Grammophon and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
Category: Film Music Albums
‘From the Land of the Moon’ Soundtrack Announced
A soundtrack album will be released for the French/Belgian drama From the Land of the Moon (Mal de pierres). The album features the film’s original music composed by Daniel Pemberton (Steve Jobs, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Counselor, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword). The soundtrack is set to be overseas on October 21, 2016. From the Land of the Moon is directed by Nicole Garcia and stars Marion Cotillard, Louis Garrel, Alex Brendemühl, Brigitte Rouan, Victoire Du Bois, Aloïse Sauvage and Daniel Para. The movie is based on the novel by Milena Agu and revolves around a woman in post-World War II Europe who’s torn between the man she’s meant to marry and a charming war veteran.
Thomas Newman’s ‘Less Than Zero’ Score Released
La-La Land Records has released a score album for the 1987 drama Less Than Zero directed by Marek Kanievska and starring Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz and Robert Downey, Jr. The album marks the world premiere release of the film’s original score composed by Academy Award nominee Thomas Newman (American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, Skyfall). To order the CD, which is limited to 1500 copies, and to check out the full album details, visit the label’s official website, where you can also listen to audio samples.
‘Masterminds’ Score Album Announced
Relativity Music Group has announced a score album for the comedy Masterminds. The album features the film’s original music composed by Geoff Zanelli (Disturbia, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Secret Window). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, September 30 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Masterminds is directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre) and stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon, Ken Marino, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Leslie Jones. The movie follows a disgruntled armored car driver who teams up with a pretty co-worker and a group of inexperienced criminals to steal nearly $20 million from a bank vault.
Soundtrack Details for Jeff Nichols’ ‘Loving’
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for Jeff Nichols’ drama Loving. The album features the film’s original music composed by David Wingo (All the Real Girls, The Sitter, Our Brand Is Crisis, Joe) who previously scored the director’s Take Shelter, Mud and Midnight Special. Also included is the original song Loving by Ben Nichols. The soundtrack will be released on November 18, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Loving is written and directed by Nichols and stars Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Marton Csokas, Nick Kroll, Terri Abney, Alano Miller, Jon Bass and Michael Shannon.
‘Orange Sunshine’ Soundtrack Announced
Varese Sarabande has announced a soundtrack album for the documentary Orange Sunshine. The album features the film’s original music composed by singer/songwriter Matt Costa. The soundtrack will be released on November 11, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Orange Sunshine is directed by William A. Kirkley and tells the story of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love – a spiritual group of surfers and hippies in Southern California that became the largest suppliers of psychedelic drugs in the world during the 1960s and early 1970s. The documentary premiered at this year’s SXSW Film Festival and will be released later this year.
‘Abattoir’ Soundtrack Released
Filmtrax has released a soundtrack album for the horror thriller Abattoir. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark Sayfritz (Dark Tide, Dean Man Running, Until Death). The soundtrack is now available on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Abattoir is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II-IV, Repo! The Genetic Opera) and stars Jessica Lowndes, Joe Anderson, Lin Shaye and Dayton Callie. The movie follows an investigative reporter who happens upon a series of gruesome murders tied to real estate mysteries, where entire rooms have been dismantled and pulled from their foundations.
Soundtrack Details for Clint Eastwood’s ‘Sully’ Revealed
Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album for Clint Eastwood’s hit drama Sully. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christian Jacob and The Tierney Sutton Band, as well as the movie’s main theme written by Clint Eastwood. Also included is the end titles song Flying Home based on Eastwood’s theme and performed by the Tierney Sutton Band. The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 7, 2016 and physically on October 28. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. Sully starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney tells the true story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger who became a national hero in 2009 after he successfully executed an emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River.
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Mel Gibson’s World War II action drama Hacksaw Ridge have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams (The Legend of Tarzan, Hotel Rwanda, Over the Hedge, Bee Movie). The soundtrack will be released on November 4, 2016 by Varese Sarabande and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Hacksaw Ridge is directed by Gibson and stars Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Rachel Griffiths, Hugo Weaving and Vince Vaughn. The movie tells the true story of Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of the second World War saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.
‘Outlaws and Angels’ Soundtrack Released
Mhuesik Factory has released a soundtrack album for the western Outlaws and Angels. The album features the film’s original music composed by Colin Stetson (Blue Caprice, Lavender). Also included is the song Devil’s Girl by The Overnight featuring Melody Michalski. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Outlaws and Angels is written and directed by JT Mollner and stars Chad Michael Murray, Francesca Eastwood, Madisen Beaty, Ben Browder, Frances Fisher, Keith Loneker, Luke Wilson and Teri Polo.